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Digest 477 Part 1 Wood based panels: oriented strand board (OSB)
Oriented strand board (OSB) is now recognised as a wood-based panel in its own right, competing with other wood-based panels in many structural and non-structural applications as well as establishing itself in certain specialised areas. Describes this product and provides information regarding its performance in general terms. Also provides guidance on the use of OSB and how to select and specify the different grades in accordance with the European Standard EN 300. It also demonstrates how mandatory compliance with the Construction Products Directive can be achieved.

Information Paper 2/04 Wood plastic composites: market drivers and opportunities in Europe
Wood and polymers are working together to bring new performance properties previously unavailable. Heightened demand for Wood Polymer Composite (WPC) products is driven by greater durability, lower maintenance, lighter weight, and lower cost across all major applications. Briefly covers the content and manufacture of WPCs and their benefits and disadvantages from a market point of view.

Information Paper 4/04 Recycling fibre reinforced polymers in the construction industry
Reviews fibre reinforced polymer (FRP) recycling initiatives and techniques, materials usage and current practice. Technical, economic and policy issues necessary to improve the future recyclability of FRPs are discussed, and the refurbishment potential and possibility of re-use of FRP components are investigated.

Information Paper 5/04 Fibre reinforced polymer materials in construction
Provides information to assist with the effective specification and application of fibre reinforced polymers (FRPs) in construction. Gives a brief review of design and specification considerations which may lead to the choice of FRPs, and outlines the key benefits. Some typical applications in buildings and infrastructure are briefly covered.

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British Woodworking Federation

Guide 7 Medium density fibreboard (MDF). 2000 revision
Document History - First published - 1997
Provides information on MDF, particularly on the risks to health associated with machining it.

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